The author was placed with The Pittsburgh Public Theater to help implement a Public Works program with six other students. The scope of the project focused on a feasibility study for a large-scale longitudinal engagement project akin to the Public Works programs currently being implemented at a network of theaters around the globe including the Public Theater in New York City, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, the National Theatre in London, and a few others. The primary goal of the project was to evaluate the viability of implementing such a program in Pittsburgh, including researching and assessing potential impact with a variety of potential community partners.
Read moreYouth Unite Through Music During Tumultuous School Year
Distant Cousins, a band of three seasoned musicians based in LA, collaborates with students to produce new live music, through this education-focused, Cousins in the Classroom program. Recently, they worked with 8th grade graduates of Gindi Maimonides who were cut short of their graduating year because of the Coronavirus shutdown.
Read moreThe Role of Music in Well-being: New Report from WolfBrown and Bernard Van Leer Foundation
A new report has been published by WolfBrown and the Bernard van Leer Foundation, titled “Making a Joyful Noise: The Potential Role of Music Making in the Well-Being of Young Families.”
Seeking to answer the question: What role does music play in building a world in which young families thrive? This report combines a comprehensive literature and landscape review that highlights the value, impact and scaling potential of music and sustainable music interventions/programmes throughout the world.
Read moreYoung Creatives in Bristol, UK Launch #WhoseFuture City-wide Poster Campaign
#WhoseFuture gives young artists and creatives the space to address some of the issues Rising Arts Agency has been grappling with head on including racism, access issues, the climate crisis, leadership and young people’s hopes for a secure and empowering future.
Read moreFour More Episodes Available in the #KeepMakingArt Video Series
In collaboration, Creative Generation and the Teaching Artistry with Courtney J. Boddie podcast continue to produce a video series as part of the #KeepMakingArt campaign. The series explores the work of creatives all around the world as they respond to the global COVID-19 pandemic and will be released regularly on the Teaching Artistry with Courtney J. Boddie YouTube channel. Viewers can watch the next four videos in the series now!
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